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Hot and bored on holiday

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olympicsrock · 24/07/2023 13:09

So I’m definitely being a bit unreasonable . We are lucky enough to have a holiday house in Spain- sports resort . Golf/ cycling max DH loves it. We have a pool and aircon.

I’m perimenopausal with heat intolerance and overweight. We’ve been here 5 days now. I’ve read 3 books , bored of lying on a sun bed reading. It’s too hot to eat out in the evening . Even DH and the kids were hot and sticky in the evening at a restaurant. After an hour we were all keen to come home.

It’s too hot to go anywhere and do anything. The kids are happy in the pool.
I’m too old to be in a nightclub, I don’t want to watch sport or Jeremy Fucking Clarkson …

I hate cards and board games. Might have to resort to a jigsaw….

So i’m grumpy and drinking cold rose wine on the patio…… Cheer me up mumsnet please !

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usedtobeasizeten · 25/07/2023 19:16

twilightcafe · 24/07/2023 13:52

What do you expect us to do about it?

Which could be the reply to any post….

bellocchild · 25/07/2023 19:16

You probably need a better resort? One with street life, shops, Roman ruins and castles to visit? Flamenco, fiestas, outdoor music? Try Cataluña and watch them build human towers? That's riveting! Sports resorts are bound to be beyond boring for the non-sporty. Leave them be and find yourself somewhere entertaining...

Lovetoplan · 25/07/2023 19:08

How about cooking? Or find some new stuff to watch on You Tube.

BarbaraofSeville · 25/07/2023 19:05

And the sarcasm is strong again on this thread. Hmm

Poor OP, stuck with a selfish DH in an unpleasantly hot country and people can't see past their own jealously to see why you're rightly pissed off with the situation.

JennyWren87 · 25/07/2023 19:01

So OP... you're posting this in the last week of the month where most of us are waiting to get paid to afford the usual... bills. Not holidays. Completely tone deaf

CatAndHisKit · 25/07/2023 18:59

Why go to the Med end of July / early Aug?? Especially of you aer heat intolerant! We all know it's unbearably hot there now (and has been for a few years).

Vodkafairy99 · 25/07/2023 18:46

I'm perimenopausal, overweight, and yep get a bit grumpy too. However, I'd be delighted to be relaxing and reading, I'd be hitting book number 4 sharpish. Also, I'd be in the pool playing with my kids and indulging in board games whether you like them or not. Stop being a spolit grumpy mare and how bout contributing to some awesome family memories you will have forever. You are bloody lucky, and tomorrow is never guaranteed. Try enjoying yourself.

Timeturnerplease · 25/07/2023 18:44

If your kids are old enough to entertain themselves then you’re currently living my dream. I would be immobile with my Kindle for large periods of time, then in and out of the pool when hot.

Thisgroupneverceasestoamazeme · 25/07/2023 18:36

I can’t even muster up a witty reply. Thoughts and prayers are with you at such a difficult time.

longestlurkerever · 25/07/2023 18:10

I'm glad this thread's got less sarcastic. Just because the OP has enough money to afford an abroad holiday doesn't mean her life is perfect. It can be pretty lonely when you feel you're in sole charge of the kids away from your usual options to seek out adult company and a golf resort is not my idea of a fun holiday either. If you have a car OP can you seek out any cooler places in the mountains? Evening and early morning swims also a plan.

Densol57 · 25/07/2023 18:01

I hate beach type / sunbathing holidays. Always have and always will. That would be my idea of hell tbh

Laboheme78 · 25/07/2023 17:58

I think you are probably unhappy with other things in your life and as a result you are not able to enjoy what should really be a lovely thing.

Jenasaurus · 25/07/2023 12:27

letthemalldoone · 24/07/2023 23:09

I haven't - yet! I love boat trips anywhere! I love the sea - shame I'm too chicken to swim!!!

@CrikeyalmightyDubai has never really appealed to me. Maybe one day.

@olympicsrock that sounds idyllic. Maybe you could do the same and watch the sunrise? (I'd never be out of my bed that early 🙄) Now my nose is tripping me to know where you are...!!

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Just booked a weekend break to Cartagena after reading this and googling, I have booked to go in September for 3 nights via last minute.com, I will let you know what I think on my return :)

letthemalldoone · 24/07/2023 23:09

PrincessofWellies · 24/07/2023 22:53

Have you been to Cartagena? We stopped off on our boat there and really enjoyed it.

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I haven't - yet! I love boat trips anywhere! I love the sea - shame I'm too chicken to swim!!!

@CrikeyalmightyDubai has never really appealed to me. Maybe one day.

@olympicsrock that sounds idyllic. Maybe you could do the same and watch the sunrise? (I'd never be out of my bed that early 🙄) Now my nose is tripping me to know where you are...!!

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olympicsrock · 24/07/2023 22:56

Yes - have been to Cartagena. Nice place

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PrincessofWellies · 24/07/2023 22:53

letthemalldoone · 24/07/2023 20:56

We would always hire a car when we go - must put those locations on the list!! We've also driven to Seville, Gibraltar and into Portugal. Went to Valencia this year for a change and loved it.

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Have you been to Cartagena? We stopped off on our boat there and really enjoyed it.

GoldDuster · 24/07/2023 22:41

olympicsrock · 24/07/2023 21:48

Well I drive down to the beach 15 mins away and sat watching the surfers in the moonlight. Took a little dip , felt human and came home. Going to watch tv this evening in a better mood.

Sounds lovely, can you make this the daily routine that saves the fortnight? Maybe a nightly moonlit dip would make the days more bearable.

Lottapianos · 24/07/2023 22:08

'Well I drive down to the beach 15 mins away and sat watching the surfers in the moonlight. Took a little dip , felt human and came home. Going to watch tv this evening in a better mood.'

Good for you 👍 hope tomorrow is a better day

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olympicsrock · 24/07/2023 21:48

Well I drive down to the beach 15 mins away and sat watching the surfers in the moonlight. Took a little dip , felt human and came home. Going to watch tv this evening in a better mood.

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Crikeyalmighty · 24/07/2023 21:06

@letthemalldoone Strangely I had a friend who was always taking the piss about it -- she's very Dubai etc- she went and admitted she thoroughly enjoyed it too - at 1/3 of the price of Dubai !! It's one of those places that gives me a lift!

Crikeyalmighty · 24/07/2023 21:03

@LakieLady I was going to offer a similar swap- a week in our 3 bed stone built semi on the edge of Bath next to national trust land. Wellies and north face hooded anoraks also hugely on trend here at moment

letthemalldoone · 24/07/2023 21:01

Crikeyalmighty · 24/07/2023 20:58

@letthemalldoone I love Marbella- both the old town and the posers paradise in Puerto Banus. I know these days it's probably a bit old hat but it has an awful lot going for it as a base-and a terrific range of accommodation of all types. love Malaga too

I'm nearly afraid to say I love Marbella lol, as it seems such a cliche, but I do too!

letthemalldoone · 24/07/2023 20:59

ShinyAppleDreamingOfTheSea · 24/07/2023 20:55

@letthemalldoone
Ooh thanks for the tips - have holidayed a couple of times in Estepona but haven't been to the other less well known places you mention . We go to the wider area quite frequently as it's so easy and decent weather out of season (would hate in the summer)

We discovered Sabinillas years when the £ was really strong against the euro. Five of us had lovely tapas and drinks for something like 17 euro! Ahhh. The good old days!! DD1 loves Malaga but have only ever been to the airport so far!! Nerja is also on my list...

Crikeyalmighty · 24/07/2023 20:58

@letthemalldoone I love Marbella- both the old town and the posers paradise in Puerto Banus. I know these days it's probably a bit old hat but it has an awful lot going for it as a base-and a terrific range of accommodation of all types. love Malaga too